Following the successful experience of the Summer School in Porto and the Visiting programs in Mexico, France, Sweden, Switzerland, and Spain, Porto Academy is back in Porto to organize a Summer School that will take place from 20th to 27th July 2027.
Porto is not only the original venue but also an important architectural destination. Its historical legacy on the architecture scene is highly relevant due to the presence of iconic buildings and authors in the city.
Porto Academy and ESAP (Escola Superior Artística do Porto) share the common ground of interest and passion for the discipline of architecture. This is reflected by the quality of the different guest tutors who are recognized by their work in the field of education and practice. But also for the students or practitioners who are also coming from a wide range of origins, turning this into an international and multicultural experience of learning.
The Summer School took place at ESAP – Escola Superior Artística do Porto
From the 20th to the 27th July 2027
The Summer School is open to students, graduates in architecture and related disciplines and to people with an appropriate background and professional experience in the architectural field.
Days: 8
Lectures: 11
Studios: 8
Studio Work: 52 hours
370€ During September and October
420€ During November and December
470€ During January and February
520€ During March and April
570€ During May and June
620€ During July
We offer the following methods: PayPal and Bank Transfer.
For PayPal, please use the address i@portoacademy.info
Bank Details:
BANK: Millennium BCP
NAME: Building Stories
IBAN: PT50 0033 0000 4581 7511 2700 5
SWIFT: BCOMPTPL
Please specify the cause of the payment by writing the participant’s name and event (ex. “JoanCrawford-SummerSchool). Please note that all bank charges are of your responsibility along with any other charges related.
We kindly ask you to email us the proof of payment to i@portoacademy.info.
We cannot make any reservation until the payment is made.
After payment confirmation we will send you the Receipt and the Studio Selection Form.
Thank you.
SUGGESTIONS
Odalys Porto Granjo Centro
For more information, please contact: portogranjo@odalys-groupe.com
Porto Alto
For more information, please contact: portoalto@portoalto.com
Airbnb & Local Rentals:
There are also plenty of great local apartments and Airbnbs available across downtown Porto.
The summer school is taking place at ESAP – Escola Superior Artística do Porto, located in the city center. Choosing a place in the downtown area or near these residences will put you within easy walking distance or a very short commute to the school.
Porto Academy will not be liable for any losses (included, but not limited to: travel and accommodation costs) arising as a consequence of any modification or cancellation of studio and lectures time-tabling constraints as set out above beyond the cost of the visiting school. Porto Academy shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the visiting school, in whole or part, of any of our obligations arising from or attributable to acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control.
Porto Academy reserves the right, at any time, to update and introduce changes and additions to the rules set out in the General Regulation and Terms and Conditions, without prior communication, so the ticket holder must, periodically, to stay informed, consult and review it on the official website, which will always contain the updated version and cannot claim to be unaware of any changes and additions made.
Porto Academy is authorized to use any pictures or videos that will be taken by Porto Academy authorized staff during the course for educational purposes and to promote Porto Academy.
Porto Academy reserves the right to make any changes that in Porto Academy absolute discretion are considered necessary or appropriate for reasons of operational efficiency or due to any other circumstances that are beyond our control. Porto Academy reserves the right to amend or cancel a guest (studio or lecture) or change studio and lecture location and dates.
Porto Academy aims to present its participants with the quality announced in the program, but it is not responsible for not fulfilling the expectations of the participants.
The tuition language is English.
Lectures will be held in the auditorium or outside but always at the same venue where the workshops will happen. Lectures are held every day at 10 a.m. and 19 p.m., according to the program’s schedule.
Participants and Guests are advised to be on time for the lectures. When inside the Auditorium the main doors of the auditorium will be closed 5 minutes after the beginning of a lecture, and participants are advised to use the back door preventing the interruption of the lecture.
The lectures as well as the workshops are held in English so everybody can understand as we always have participants from more than 50 different countries.
Porto Academy aims to be a pleasant and relaxed summer course; some delays are possible within a reasonable time.
Participants having special mobility or other kinds of special needs should inform Porto Academy during registration in order to provide the best solution to make the summer course a comfortable experience.
Participants shall not leave any personal belongings unattended inside the studio’s room or lecture’s room. Porto Academy cannot be held responsible for any thefts or damage that might be caused to Participants’ personal belongings.
Studio selection is made after registration and confirmation of payment.
Participants will be assigned a studio according to their preferences.
The Participant will fill out a registration form with the names of the workshop leaders and select the studios by order of preference. The first option will be considered unless the number of participants exceeds the vacancies of each studio. When this happens, a sortition will be made so participants will be placed in their next option.
In the end, all the classes should have the same number of participants. Porto Academy reserves the right to close the enrolments to one or more studios by considering the number of already enrolled participants.
During ‘Check in’, studio distribution is announced. Porto Academy participants are only allowed to change if they find a direct switch with another participant.
We strongly suggest that participants should bring their personal electronic equipment and others one finds important (e.g. digital camera, laptop, special drawing material etc…).
The design and content of the booklet is from the entire responsibility of the Workshop Leader, Assistant and Participants.
Porto Academy has the copyrights for any publication regarding Porto Academy courses including the booklets.
On the final day of the program Studios set up an exhibition with the work produced during the week. The exhibition will be open to all the Porto Academy participants.
On the last day of Porto Academy, every Studio will make a Presentation in an open event to the public.
All the Participants will receive a Diploma of Participation after the completion of the program.
Participants should bring their own lap-top computers. WLAN is freely available. Personal equipment should be covered by participant’s own insurance.
Obtaining a Visa is a solely responsibility of each participant of the program. Porto Academy and Host have no responsibility.
The participants are responsible for arranging their own visa, notifications or permits from the migration authorities.
Porto Academy and Host Venue disclaim any liability for any damage to persons or property that may occur during the event. The participants are responsible for arranging their own visa, notifications or permits from the migration authorities, insurance, including health insurance, travel and overnights, accidents, burglary, third party, liability, with specific (but not limited) reference to liability insurance for any damage caused to the Host Instituitions.